Diversity and abundance of the ichthyofauna of the Cerro Blanco Protected Forest, Ecuador

Summary: The area studied showed an absolute abundance of 320 individuals, comprising three orders, four families, four genera and five species. Among the species reported, Lebiasina bimaculata was predominant with 58% and Trichomycterus sp 2. was the least abundant with 4%. Of the localities sampled, the Guitarra area was predominant in the presence of the five species. On the other hand, according to the IUCN, Lebiasina bimaculata and Gambusia affinis are of Least Concern. Due to the importance of the reserve and its location, it is important to carry out more monitoring in the wet season to determine the fluctuations that exist in the populations.